Yilon Lima Cheng

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Dr. Yilon Lima Cheng is a pioneering bariatric surgeon whose work centers on robotic surgery, revisional bariatric procedures, and the intersection of metabolic surgery with solid organ transplantation. Her major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches in complex revisional bariatric cases, a field where traditional surgery carries high complication rates. Her landmark 2021 study, "Role of Robotic Surgery in Complex Revisional Bariatric Procedures," has garnered 39 citations, establishing a foundational protocol for minimally invasive reoperations. She further advanced the field by evaluating bariatric surgery outcomes in immunocompromised patients after organ transplantation (11 citations), addressing a critical gap in managing obesity in transplant recipients. Her recent 2023 work from a high-volume center (7 citations) reinforces the reproducibility of robotic techniques in challenging revisional scenarios. Dr. Cheng’s research has directly shaped clinical guidelines for high-risk bariatric populations, and she is recognized as a leading voice in expanding robotic surgery’s role in metabolic care. Her work continues to influence surgical decision-making for patients with complex surgical histories.